Advanced Functional Nanomaterials for Integrated Energy and Environmental Processes

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced functional nanomaterials are driving a paradigm shift by integrating energy harvesting and environmental remediation to address global sustainability challenges. Their contributions span four critical areas: achieving Energy Independence through diverse harvesting modalities (solar, thermal, etc.) to reduce reliance on fossil fuels; strengthening Environmental Protection via pollution control, remediation, and detection in water, air, and soil, alongside CO₂ reduction; enhancing Resource Efficiency by supporting circular economy models through advanced recycling and green synthesis; and accelerating Climate Action via carbon capture. Future efforts must focus on overcoming scalability and durability challenges, ensuring safety, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The convergence with Machine Learning will expedite the discovery of optimal material compositions. Ultimately, as these technologies mature and become more cost-effective, these nanomaterials will be central to the global transition toward clean energy and circular economies.

Dr. Srivathsava Surabhi
Dr. David Rojas
Guest Editors

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